Process Operations Engineer (Production Or Plant Engineer - Anzsco 233513)

Yakr Pty; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Scidell Pty Ltd seeks a Process Operations Engineer to drive daily production, site construction, and commissioning activities. You will bridge practical plant operations with process engineering under supervision, operating multi-stage chemical processes and optimizing performance.

The role develops technical capabilities toward design and project management, with autonomy to lead operational readiness and safety compliance while coordinating with maintenance and laboratories.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) or equivalent.
• Minimum of 18 months hands-on experience in chemical processing, production, or plant engineering.
• Experience in process monitoring, chemical plant operations, parameter adjustments, and troubleshooting.
• Proven ability to work autonomously, multi-task, manage time efficiently, and adapt to changing plant environments.
• Willingness to work on site at Julia Creek; remote/regional work experience is highly preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with internal teams, laboratories, and external vendors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review process engineering deliverables and technical systems meeting standards and best practices.
• Monitor and analyze production stages; develop remediation plans for underperformance and continuous improvement.
• Operate plant machinery safely per SOPs including start-up and shutdown.
• Assist with operational readiness, site construction activities, and plant commissioning.
• Check, adjust and maintain key process parameters (temperature, pressure, flow, concentrations).
• Conduct regular inspections and quality checks to ensure specifications; troubleshoot deviations.
• Identify and troubleshoot basic equipment malfunctions; coordinate with maintenance and engineering for complex issues.
• Adhere to Site Safety and Health Management System; maintain accurate process and production records.

Skills

Process monitoring

Chemical plant operations

Parameter adjustments

Troubleshooting

Autonomy

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical)

Job description

Job Description

As a Process Operations Engineer at Scidell, you will play a crucial part in the day-to-day production activities, site construction, plant commissioning, and ongoing operations. Working under the supervision of the Process Supervisor, you will bridge the gap between practical plant operations and technical process engineering. You will be responsible for operating machinery, monitoring multi-stage chemical processes, managing operational readiness, and optimizing plant performance.

This diverse position is tailored to heavily develop your technical capabilities, setting up a clear career path toward process engineering design, plant operations management, or minerals processing project construction management.

• Process Engineering & Deliverables: Develop and review process engineering deliverables and technical systems ensuring they meet strict company engineering standards and industry best practices.
• Plant Performance & Optimization: Monitor and analyze production stages and overall plant performance; develop remediation plans for underperformance and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Equipment & Process Operations: Start up, shut down, adjust, and operate plant machinery safely according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Operational Readiness & Commissioning: Assist with development of operational readiness deliverables, site construction activities, technical training systems, plant commissioning, and startup.
• Process Control & Monitoring: Check, adjust, and maintain key operational parameters including temperature, pressure, flow rates, and chemical concentrations.
• Quality Control & Inspections: Conduct regular routine inspections and quality control checks on products and materials to ensure compliance with quality specifications, assisting with troubleshooting deviations.
• Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Identify, troubleshoot, and address basic equipment malfunctions or deviations, and collaborate with maintenance and engineering personnel to resolve complex issues.
• Safety, Compliance & Records: Adhere strictly to the Site Safety and Health Management System, promptly report hazards, and maintain highly accurate records of process parameters, production data, and incident logs.

About the Employer

Our client Scidell Pty Ltd is a scientific delivery alliancing company created to provide professional and cost-effective services to Multicom Resources Pty Ltd. Scidell's multi-disciplined scientific and technical professionals operate from Brisbane and on-site to deliver major projects from initial study through to execution, commissioning, and ongoing operational support.

Multicom Resources is on a mission to bring high-purity critical minerals to the world and become a reliable supplier for global technology manufacturers. Currently, Multicom is progressing the permitting, approval, and development of its 100% owned Saint Elmo Project, situated 25 km east of Julia Creek in Queensland's Northwest Minerals Province, focused on advancing the production of critical assets like vanadium and high-purity alumina.

About the Candidate

• Education: Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) or an equivalent relevant engineering qualification.
• Experience: Minimum of 18 months of hands-on experience working within a chemical processing, production, or plant engineering role.
• Technical Skills: Demonstrated experience in process monitoring, chemical plant operations, parameter adjustments, and troubleshooting technical systems.
• Adaptability & Autonomy: Proven ability to work effectively in an autonomous role, multi-task, manage time efficiently, and adapt quickly to changing plant environments.
• Location Flexibility: Previous experience working in a remote and regional location is highly preferred, alongside a willingness to work on site at Julia Creek.
• Soft Skills: Strong communication and relationship-building skills to collaborate smoothly with internal team members, laboratories, and external vendors/suppliers.